Xcel Continues to Restore Power in Fritch

Xcel Continues to Restore Power in Fritch

Crews have replaced 30 out of the 118 power poles that were destroyed by the wildfire.

Xcel is offering temporary service connections to customers

FRITCH -- Xcel Energy continues their work to bring power back to hundreds of buildings near Fritch.

Out of the 400-structures without power, officials have been able to restore power to about 53 customers.

Crews have replaced 30 out of the 118 power poles that were destroyed by the wildfire.

The say at least 136 structures should have power restored by tonight. As residents head out tomorrow to clean up their property Xcel is offering temporary service connections to customers. An engineer will be at Fritch City Hall through Friday to serve these requests.

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